USS Bream

USS Bream (SS/SSK/AGSS-243), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the bream. Bream was laid down on 5 February 1943 by the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.. She was launched on 17 October 1943 (sponsored by Mrs. Wreford G. Chapple, wife of the prospective commanding officer), and commissioned on 24 January 1944, with Commander (Cmdr.) Wreford "Moon" Chapple (Class of 1930) in command. Bream was reclassified Auxiliary Submarine AGSS-243, 1 February 1964. Bream was awarded four battle stars for her World War II service.

USS Bream

USS Bream (SS/SSK/AGSS-243), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the bream. Bream was laid down on 5 February 1943 by the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.. She was launched on 17 October 1943 (sponsored by Mrs. Wreford G. Chapple, wife of the prospective commanding officer), and commissioned on 24 January 1944, with Commander (Cmdr.) Wreford "Moon" Chapple (Class of 1930) in command. Bream was reclassified Auxiliary Submarine AGSS-243, 1 February 1964. Bream was awarded four battle stars for her World War II service.